Dr. James Andrews

Dr. James R. Andrews, MD

Dr. James Andrews is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Birmingham, Alabama. He is known for sports medicine and knee, shoulder and elbow surgery in athletes.

Co-founder of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center and of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), where he serves as Chairman of the Board and Medical Director.

His current Children’s Health profile states that he is available for consultation on a limited basis, as requested by physicians on the medical staff at the Children’s Health Andrews Institute. Confirm availability before requesting an appointment.

Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. James Andrews

• Full Name: James R. Andrews, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Sports medicine (knee, shoulder and elbow)
• Current Role: Chairman of the Board and Medical Director, American Sports Medicine Institute
• Years in Practice: More than 50 years since completing residency in 1972
• Languages: English
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Limited consultation only, per his Children’s Health profile
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center

• Address: 805 St. Vincent’s Drive, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Phone: (205) 939-3699
• Fax: (205) 484-2639

This is the main practice address and phone listed for Andrews Sports Medicine. Because Dr. Andrews sees patients on a limited basis, ask the practice whether a consultation with him is possible. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Knee ligament and cartilage injuries
• Shoulder injuries in athletes
• Elbow injuries in throwing athletes, including ulnar collateral ligament injuries
• Arthroscopic surgery
• Youth sports injury prevention

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: Louisiana State University, 1963 (Southeastern Conference pole vault champion)
• Medical School: MD, LSU School of Medicine, 1967
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Tulane Medical School, 1972
• Fellowships: Sports medicine, University of Virginia (with Dr. Frank McCue III), 1972; University of Lyon, France (with Professor Albert Trillat), 1972

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: Member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, per his WebMD biography
• Academic Appointments: Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UAB, University of Virginia, University of South Carolina and Tulane; Adjunct Professor, University of South Alabama
• Affiliations: Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze, Florida; Children’s Health Andrews Institute
• Honorary Degrees: Doctor of Laws (Livingston University); Doctor of Science (Troy University and LSU)

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Medical Director and orthopaedic surgeon for Auburn University athletics and Senior Orthopaedic Consultant at the University of Alabama
• Senior Consultant to the Washington professional football team and Orthopaedic Medical Director for the Tampa Bay Rays
• Medical Director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association
• Member of the USA Baseball Medical and Safety Advisory Committee and the Board of Little League Baseball
• Has mentored more than 314 orthopaedic sports medicine fellows and more than 84 primary care sports medicine fellows
• Author of Any Given Monday (Simon and Schuster, 2013) on youth sports injuries
• Inducted into the Alabama and Louisiana Sports Halls of Fame; Auburn IQLA Lifetime Achievement Award (2019)

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Children’s Health profile
• Alabama Business Hall of Fame
• WebMD biography
• NE Seminars instructor biography
• Auburn IQLA award page

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. James Andrews known for?

Dr. James Andrews is known for sports medicine and knee, shoulder and elbow surgery in athletes.

Where does Dr. James Andrews practice?

He is a founding member of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center at 805 St. Vincent’s Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, and is also linked to the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. James Andrews?

Use the Book An Appointment button to send a request, but note that his current profile lists consultation on a limited basis only. The practice can advise whether another surgeon at the center is a better fit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center.